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Amazon's Ring, MGM to launch show from viral doorbell videos

Amazon's Ring, MGM to launch show from viral doorbell videos

NEW YORK (AP) — Two Amazon-owned companies — Ring and Hollywood studio MGM — are teaming to create a TV show in the mold of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” using viral footage from Ring’s doorbell and smart-home cameras.
California governor proposes extending nuclear plant's life

California governor proposes extending nuclear plant's life

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed extending the life of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant by at least five to 10 years to maintain reliable power supplies in the climate change era.
Telus seeks to add charge credit card surcharge as restrictions set to lift

Telus seeks to add charge credit card surcharge as restrictions set to lift

TORONTO — Telus Corp. is trying to add a 1.5 per cent processing fee for customers who use a credit card after a class action settlement cleared the way for merchants to add the surcharge starting this fall.
California governor wants to extend nuclear plant's life

California governor wants to extend nuclear plant's life

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to extend the life of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant by at least five to 10 years to maintain reliable power supplies in the climate change era.
Hundreds of pot shops to receive deliveries after cyberattack on partner: OCS

Hundreds of pot shops to receive deliveries after cyberattack on partner: OCS

TORONTO — Ontario's cannabis wholesaler says hundreds of pot shops will start receiving product deliveries over the next few days as it restarts systems turned off because of a cyberattack on one of its logistics partners.
Rogers, Shaw, Quebecor sign definitive agreement on planned sale of Freedom Mobile

Rogers, Shaw, Quebecor sign definitive agreement on planned sale of Freedom Mobile

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. have signed a definitive agreement with Quebecor Inc. that will see the Montreal-based telecom company acquire wireless carrier Freedom Mobile Inc.
Investment in residential construction falls for first time in nine months: StatCan

Investment in residential construction falls for first time in nine months: StatCan

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says investment in residential construction declined for the first time in nine months in June, as gains in the non-residential sector helped push overall construction investment up 0.3 per cent to $20.8 billion.
Aimia reports net loss in second quarter partly due to decline in equity values

Aimia reports net loss in second quarter partly due to decline in equity values

TORONTO — Aimia Inc. reported a net loss of $35.2 million in its second quarter, compared with a profit of $3.1 million in the same quarter last year.
Luxury goods tax on super-rich could hit electric vehicles: expert

Luxury goods tax on super-rich could hit electric vehicles: expert

OTTAWA — A new tax on yachts, luxury cars and private aircraft designed to hit the super-rich could also cover vehicles meant to help the environment, a tax expert warns. The luxury goods tax, which will come into force on Sept.
Toronto retailers forced to close doors during power outage in downtown core

Toronto retailers forced to close doors during power outage in downtown core

TORONTO — Retailers in Toronto's downtown core had to close for business on Thursday afternoon as a power outage affected security and payment systems throughout the financial district.